This maple apple crisp is a warm and comforting dessert made with tender apples, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and a buttery oat crumble topping. The maple syrup adds a rich sweetness that pairs beautifully with the soft, spiced apples and golden topping. It’s simple to prepare and makes a delicious homemade dessert.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans, optional
How to Make Maple Apple Crisp
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set the prepared dish aside.
2. Prepare the Apples
Peel the apples and remove the cores and seeds.
Slice the apples into thin, even pieces. Try to keep the slices similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
Place the sliced apples in a large mixing bowl.
Add the maple syrup, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt.
Gently toss the apples until every slice is evenly coated with the maple mixture and spices.
3. Transfer the Apple Filling
Pour the seasoned apples into the prepared baking dish.
Spread them evenly across the bottom of the dish, making sure there aren’t large gaps between the apple slices.
Set aside while you prepare the topping.
4. Make the Crisp Topping
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour in the melted butter and maple syrup.
Using a fork, stir the mixture until the butter and maple syrup are evenly incorporated and the mixture becomes crumbly.
If you’re using pecans, gently stir them into the topping.
5. Add the Topping
Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples.
Cover the entire surface of the apples with the topping.
Don’t press the topping down too firmly. Keeping it loose allows it to become crisp and golden in the oven.
6. Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
The topping should be golden brown and crisp.
If the topping starts becoming too brown before the apples are fully tender, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking.
7. Cool
Remove the maple apple crisp from the oven and allow it to rest for 10–15 minutes.
This gives the apple filling time to thicken slightly while allowing the topping to remain crisp.
8. Serve
Spoon the warm crisp into individual serving bowls.
Serve as it is or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
For extra maple flavor, drizzle a small amount of pure maple syrup over the top before serving.
Maple Apple Crisp Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
- Place the apples in a large bowl and add maple syrup, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and maple syrup and mix until a crumbly topping forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans if desired.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the apples are tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
Final Thoughts
This maple apple crisp is a delicious combination of tender cinnamon-spiced apples, rich maple sweetness, and a buttery oat crumble. It’s easy to prepare, requires simple ingredients, and makes a wonderfully comforting homemade dessert.
Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner, holiday gathering, or cozy weekend treat, this maple apple crisp is a simple dessert that’s sure to be enjoyed.
